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Security report for nordvpn.com

NordVPN · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

NordVPN is a leading global cybersecurity company specializing in providing secure, private, and unrestricted internet access through its VPN service. It holds a strong market position as a trusted VPN provider with a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity products including Threat Protection Pro™, Dark Web Monitor, and dedicated IP services. The company targets both individual users and businesses, offering multi-device support and a broad server network across 118 countries. Its business model is subscription-based, supported by a large and consistent user base, and it is part of the Nord Security group. Technically, NordVPN employs modern web technologies such as the Astro framework, TLS 1.3 encryption, and advanced protocols like NordLynx to ensure high performance and security. The website is well-optimized for mobile and desktop platforms, with good SEO and accessibility practices. Hosting is managed via Cloudflare, enhancing performance and security. From a security perspective, NordVPN demonstrates strong practices including valid SPF and DMARC records, use of modern TLS protocols, and OCSP stapling. However, there is room for improvement in enabling HSTS, DNSSEC, and certificate transparency compliance. The company maintains a clear privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism, aligning with GDPR requirements. No direct incident response or security policy pages were found, indicating an opportunity to enhance transparency. Overall, NordVPN presents a robust security posture and a mature digital infrastructure, positioning it well in the competitive VPN market. Strategic improvements in security headers and public disclosure policies could further strengthen trust and compliance.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
97
Security headers
70
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
82

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention nordvpn.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
212,966
Employees
1
Customers
212,925
Third parties
40
Weak passwords
8%

Latest record dated 2025-10-15 · 13,991 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

NordVPN operates as a subscription-based VPN service provider with a strong emphasis on privacy, security, and user experience. It leverages a broad global server network and advanced technologies to deliver fast and reliable VPN connections. The company has diversified its offerings with complementary cybersecurity products such as password management, encrypted cloud storage, and identity theft protection, creating a comprehensive digital security ecosystem. Its target customers include individual consumers seeking online privacy and businesses requiring secure remote access solutions. NordVPN's market position is reinforced by positive expert reviews, extensive social media presence, and a consistent brand image. The parent company, Nord Security, oversees multiple related subsidiaries, enhancing its market reach and service portfolio. The company actively engages in marketing and affiliate programs, utilizing Google Ads and analytics tools to optimize user acquisition and retention.

Security posture

NordVPN exhibits a mature security posture with strong encryption standards (AES-256, TLS 1.3), robust DNS and email security configurations (SPF, DMARC with reject policy), and protection against common SSL vulnerabilities. The absence of DNSSEC and HSTS indicates potential areas for enhancement in domain and transport security. The website implements a cookie consent mechanism and maintains GDPR-compliant privacy policies, reflecting good data protection practices. However, no explicit public security policy or incident response information was found, which could be critical for transparency and trust. The lack of a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure program suggests an opportunity to formalize vulnerability management and communication. Overall, the security measures in place support a high level of user trust and data protection, but strategic improvements in public security documentation and advanced DNS security are recommended.

Recommendations

  1. Enable HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload to enforce HTTPS and prevent downgrade attacks.
  2. Implement DNSSEC to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain name system security.
  3. Achieve full certificate transparency compliance to enhance SSL certificate trustworthiness.
  4. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan on the website to increase transparency and user trust.
  5. Establish a security.txt file and formal vulnerability disclosure program to facilitate responsible reporting and management of security issues.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including the Astro framework and JavaScript libraries for UI components and tracking. It supports TLS 1.3 and 1.2 protocols with OCSP stapling enabled, ensuring secure and efficient SSL/TLS connections. Hosting and DNS services are provided by Cloudflare, offering performance and security benefits. The site is optimized for mobile and desktop platforms with good accessibility and SEO practices. Performance metrics indicate moderate load times with a substantial number of resources and page size, suggesting potential optimization opportunities. The use of multiple related domains and subdomains indicates a complex infrastructure supporting various products and services under the Nord brand. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust and scalable, supporting a high-quality user experience and secure operations.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 86/100 −3Low17 findingsView report
  2. 89/100Low15 findingsView report
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